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The return of the Godfather of the Hellcat, Tim Kuniskis, to CEO of Ram seven months ago was big. It was the impetus for bringing back the Hemi V8 for the 2026 Ram 1500. Then, there was the postponement of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026, though the other Charger EV (Charger Scat Pack) will continue for now. Could a Hemi Charger be on the horizon? There’s no basis for the speculation, but we all can daydream in our cubicles as Stellantis has announced that the SRT sports division has been revived. Huzzah!
“We’re getting the band back together,” says Kuniskis. “SRT is another box we needed to check as we head into a product launch cadence enabling more performance than we’ve ever seen before. We’re working with our product development and technology organization to select the best engineers in powertrain and vehicle dynamics to build a team worthy of the SRT name.”
Additionally, Kuniskis has been appointed head of Stellantis American brands and North America marketing and retail strategy. His boss will be Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO and COO for North America & American brands. Kuniskis will now be the big guy responsible for developing product across the brand portfolio and connecting its marketing down the chain to dealers and consumers.
The restoration of the SRT (Street and Racing Technology) performance division will also oversee Direct Connection and North American motorsports for all American brands, which includes Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep. Per Stellantis’ press release, “Consolidating the best performance engineering talent from across the four American brands, the SRT division will deliver vehicles that push the boundaries of power, aerodynamics, handling and technology, on both the street and the track, ensuring enthusiasts get the power, precision and passion they expect.”
You can read all about it on the Stellantis North America website.